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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.13, 13,998.73 and 5,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.13, 13,998.73 and 5,669.07 is: 7,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.13 : 13,998.73 = 5,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.13/13,998.73 = 5,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.13x = 13,998.73 × 5,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.13x = 79,359,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359,780.28/10,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.45

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